used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr Murk was suffering from a _toujours perdrix_ of politics.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He would return to Méricourt, as he had promised himself he would do, in the sweet spring weather--to Méricourt, where the play of Machiavelism was but a pastoral comedy after all.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He would return to Méricourt, as he had promised himself he would do, in the sweet spring weather--to Méricourt, where the play of Machiavelism was but a pastoral comedy after all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He would return to Méricourt, as he had promised himself he would do, in the sweet spring weather--to Méricourt, where the play of Machiavelism was but a pastoral comedy after all.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He was really unnerved, indeed, by what he had seen and experienced, and the prospect of quiet woods and pastures was become dear to his soul.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He would return to Méricourt and paint into the unfinished eyes of his Madonna the fathomless living sorrow of doubt--the Son being dead--as to their own divinity.
blood-web
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From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He would return to Méricourt, as he had promised himself he would do, in the sweet spring weather--to Méricourt, where the play of Machiavelism was but a pastoral comedy after all.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was really unnerved, indeed, by what he had seen and experienced, and the prospect of quiet woods and pastures was become dear to his soul.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
comedynounUS /ˈkɑːmədi/
light and humorous drama with a happy ending
From this reading He would return to Méricourt, as he had promised himself he would do, in the sweet spring weather--to Méricourt, where the play of Machiavelism was but a pastoral comedy after all.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
constitutionaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnstəˈtuːʃənəl/
of benefit to or intended to benefit your physical makeup
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading He would return to Méricourt and paint into the unfinished eyes of his Madonna the fathomless living sorrow of doubt--the Son being dead--as to their own divinity.
dearly loved
From this reading He was really unnerved, indeed, by what he had seen and experienced, and the prospect of quiet woods and pastures was become dear to his soul.
divinitynounUS /dɪˈvɪnəti/
any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
From this reading He would return to Méricourt and paint into the unfinished eyes of his Madonna the fathomless living sorrow of doubt--the Son being dead--as to their own divinity.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He would return to Méricourt, as he had promised himself he would do, in the sweet spring weather--to Méricourt, where the play of Machiavelism was but a pastoral comedy after all.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He would return to Méricourt and paint into the unfinished eyes of his Madonna the fathomless living sorrow of doubt--the Son being dead--as to their own divinity.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading He was really unnerved, indeed, by what he had seen and experienced, and the prospect of quiet woods and pastures was become dear to his soul.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He would return to Méricourt and paint into the unfinished eyes of his Madonna the fathomless living sorrow of doubt--the Son being dead--as to their own divinity.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
fathomless
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From this reading He would return to Méricourt and paint into the unfinished eyes of his Madonna the fathomless living sorrow of doubt--the Son being dead--as to their own divinity.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr Murk was suffering from a _toujours perdrix_ of politics.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was really unnerved, indeed, by what he had seen and experienced, and the prospect of quiet woods and pastures was become dear to his soul.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He would return to Méricourt, as he had promised himself he would do, in the sweet spring weather--to Méricourt, where the play of Machiavelism was but a pastoral comedy after all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He was really unnerved, indeed, by what he had seen and experienced, and the prospect of quiet woods and pastures was become dear to his soul.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He would return to Méricourt and paint into the unfinished eyes of his Madonna the fathomless living sorrow of doubt--the Son being dead--as to their own divinity.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He would return to Méricourt and paint into the unfinished eyes of his Madonna the fathomless living sorrow of doubt--the Son being dead--as to their own divinity.
Machiavelism
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From this reading He would return to Méricourt, as he had promised himself he would do, in the sweet spring weather--to Méricourt, where the play of Machiavelism was but a pastoral comedy after all.
MadonnanounUS /məˈdɑːnə/
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading He would return to Méricourt and paint into the unfinished eyes of his Madonna the fathomless living sorrow of doubt--the Son being dead--as to their own divinity.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Murk was suffering from a _toujours perdrix_ of politics.
MurknounUS /mɜːrk/
an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance
From this reading Mr Murk was suffering from a _toujours perdrix_ of politics.
Méricourt
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From this reading He would return to Méricourt, as he had promised himself he would do, in the sweet spring weather--to Méricourt, where the play of Machiavelism was but a pastoral comedy after all.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr Murk was suffering from a _toujours perdrix_ of politics.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading He would return to Méricourt and paint into the unfinished eyes of his Madonna the fathomless living sorrow of doubt--the Son being dead--as to their own divinity.
pastoraladjectiveUS /ˈpæstərəl/
of or relating to a pastor
From this reading He would return to Méricourt, as he had promised himself he would do, in the sweet spring weather--to Méricourt, where the play of Machiavelism was but a pastoral comedy after all.
pasturesnounUS /ˈpæstʃərz/
plural of “pasture” — a field covered with grass or herbage and suitable for grazing by livestock
From this reading He was really unnerved, indeed, by what he had seen and experienced, and the prospect of quiet woods and pastures was become dear to his soul.
perdrix
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From this reading Mr Murk was suffering from a _toujours perdrix_ of politics.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He would return to Méricourt, as he had promised himself he would do, in the sweet spring weather--to Méricourt, where the play of Machiavelism was but a pastoral comedy after all.
politicsnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading Mr Murk was suffering from a _toujours perdrix_ of politics.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He would return to Méricourt, as he had promised himself he would do, in the sweet spring weather--to Méricourt, where the play of Machiavelism was but a pastoral comedy after all.
the possibility of future success
From this reading He was really unnerved, indeed, by what he had seen and experienced, and the prospect of quiet woods and pastures was become dear to his soul.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading He was really unnerved, indeed, by what he had seen and experienced, and the prospect of quiet woods and pastures was become dear to his soul.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He was really unnerved, indeed, by what he had seen and experienced, and the prospect of quiet woods and pastures was become dear to his soul.
RepublicnounUS /riˈpʌblək/
a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He would return to Méricourt, as he had promised himself he would do, in the sweet spring weather--to Méricourt, where the play of Machiavelism was but a pastoral comedy after all.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was really unnerved, indeed, by what he had seen and experienced, and the prospect of quiet woods and pastures was become dear to his soul.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
a male human offspring
From this reading He would return to Méricourt and paint into the unfinished eyes of his Madonna the fathomless living sorrow of doubt--the Son being dead--as to their own divinity.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading He would return to Méricourt and paint into the unfinished eyes of his Madonna the fathomless living sorrow of doubt--the Son being dead--as to their own divinity.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading He was really unnerved, indeed, by what he had seen and experienced, and the prospect of quiet woods and pastures was become dear to his soul.
the season of growth
From this reading He would return to Méricourt, as he had promised himself he would do, in the sweet spring weather--to Méricourt, where the play of Machiavelism was but a pastoral comedy after all.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Mr Murk was suffering from a _toujours perdrix_ of politics.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading He would return to Méricourt, as he had promised himself he would do, in the sweet spring weather--to Méricourt, where the play of Machiavelism was but a pastoral comedy after all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He would return to Méricourt and paint into the unfinished eyes of his Madonna the fathomless living sorrow of doubt--the Son being dead--as to their own divinity.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
toujours
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From this reading Mr Murk was suffering from a _toujours perdrix_ of politics.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading He would return to Méricourt and paint into the unfinished eyes of his Madonna the fathomless living sorrow of doubt--the Son being dead--as to their own divinity.
unnervedadjectiveUS /ənˈnɜːrvd/
deprived of courage and strength
From this reading He was really unnerved, indeed, by what he had seen and experienced, and the prospect of quiet woods and pastures was become dear to his soul.
a vivid mental image
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr Murk was suffering from a _toujours perdrix_ of politics.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading He would return to Méricourt, as he had promised himself he would do, in the sweet spring weather--to Méricourt, where the play of Machiavelism was but a pastoral comedy after all.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He was really unnerved, indeed, by what he had seen and experienced, and the prospect of quiet woods and pastures was become dear to his soul.
in or at the place that
From this reading He would return to Méricourt, as he had promised himself he would do, in the sweet spring weather--to Méricourt, where the play of Machiavelism was but a pastoral comedy after all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He needed, he felt, a prolonged constitutional, both to clear his brain of a certain blood-web that confused its vision, and to enable him to sort, in fair communion with the Republic of Nature, his own somewhat scattered theories of government.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading He was really unnerved, indeed, by what he had seen and experienced, and the prospect of quiet woods and pastures was become dear to his soul.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would return to Méricourt, as he had promised himself he would do, in the sweet spring weather--to Méricourt, where the play of Machiavelism was but a pastoral comedy after all.
